Job Opportunities Creative Fragrance Manager (115167)

Givaudan; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fragrance industry is seeking a Creative Fragrance Manager for the MENA region. This role involves developing olfactory strategies, managing projects, and building customer relationships. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fragrance evaluation, strong leadership skills, and a passion for the fragrance world. Join a creative team that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to crafting delightful scent experiences.

Benefits

Pension

Health Insurance

Progressive learning opportunities

Creative team environment

Qualifications

• At least 7 years experience in Fragrance Evaluation.
• Strong track record of developing winning fragrances.
• 2 years of experience in coaching and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop olfactory strategies and manage complex briefs.
• Lead project management and improve customer intimacy.
• Build relationships with customers and prepare for visits.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft-inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There is much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference for billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Creative Fragrance Manager for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Home & Air Care Category

Due to a vacancy within the team, we are now recruiting for a Creative Fragrance Manager to focus on our Home & Air Care category at our Regional Fragrance Creative Centre in Dubai. You will be part of our regional Fragrance Consumer Products Development team, reporting to the Category Director, Fabric & Home Care MENA. Your focus will be on customers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets, which include countries from Libya in Africa to the Levant, the Gulf, Iran, and Pakistan in South Asia.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for:

Fragrance Development:

• Developing the olfactory strategy for customer markets and categories, guiding the Perfumery teams accordingly.
• Managing and executing multiple complex briefs from customers and developing or selecting fragrances according to the brief guidelines.
• Liaising with other regional creative centers as necessary to complete project assignments.
• Defining fragrances to be tested and coordinating with Consumer Market Insights (CMI) teams.
• Translating CMI results into olfactory guidelines for Perfumers.
• Developing new fragrances with Perfumers proactively.
• Staying informed about Givaudan and industry best practices and identifying improvement opportunities for implementation.

Project Management:

• Managing the project pipeline of customer briefs and internal or proactive initiatives efficiently.
• Ensuring effective project execution with a focus on improving the win rate, customer intimacy, and response speed.
• Leading large projects across different client types effectively.

Build and maintain relationships with customers:

• Participating actively in customer meetings and visit preparations.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key customers alongside the Sales/Key Accounts team.
• Providing inputs for account development plans.

Positioning and Marketing:

• Anticipating market tastes and collaborating with marketing on proactive concept generation.
• Writing olfactory summaries for regions, markets, and customers for knowledge sharing.
• Conducting customer presentations and interactions.

People Management:

• Leading and mentoring a team of junior evaluators, managing their performance and development.
• Creating an inclusive and creative environment that motivates team members.
• Fostering a culture of empowerment, sharing, and accountability.

Your professional profile includes:

• A Bachelor’s or University Degree; a Master’s or advanced degree is advantageous.
• A deep knowledge and passion for fragrances.
• At least 7 years of experience in Fragrance Evaluation, preferably with experience in Home Care, with a successful track record in developing fragrances for key clients. Experience in the Middle East or Africa is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ideally, 2 years of experience in coaching and leading teams.
• Excellent English language skills; additional Arabic and/or French skills are a plus.
• A team player comfortable with cultural diversity.
• Proficiency in PC applications, especially MS PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent presentation skills and clear, concise communication.

Our benefits include:

• An attractive package with benefits (Pension, Health Insurance).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A creative and inspiring team environment.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and imagination, we deliver food innovations, craft-inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There is much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees worldwide. Your commitment, humility, and willingness to take risks will shape our future. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

#LIOnsite

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives. You work within an inspiring team culture where collaboration and learning thrive. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with employees, customers, and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can make an impact.